Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi”
Netanyahu has announced his full, unconditional support for the creation of two
Palestinian nations. Each independent, and fully sovereign, state would be intended to accommodate separate Shiite and
Sunni populations now living in the Holy
Land (Israel, the Occupied Palestinian territories, Gaza, Southern Israel, portions of Syria under Israeli occupation,
and Syrian Shiites/Alawites who want to seek refuge from the Islamic State
hordes).
Netanyahu announcing his proposal to the US
Congress
In a speech to a joint session of the US
Congress, the Prime Minister proposed the two Palestinian states occupy most of
the land now known as the State of Texas. This large state would be divided,
with the border between the two Palestinian states drawn along the Brazos
River. A 60 thousand Km2 sector of the Texas Panhandle, with its
capital in Amarillo, would be reserved for those current Texas residents refusing
to become residents in either of the two Muslim states.
Map Depicting two Palestinian States in Texas,
(map released by the Israeli Embassy in Washington)
Netanyahu´s proposal has been received
enthusiastically by 6 million Palestinian Sunnis, who look eagerly to living in
their brand new state. Their Shiite and Allawite counterparts, which number
about 4 million, are also cheering the proposal. They feel they got the better
of the two sectors, because it includes both Dallas-Forth Worth and Houston,
and look forward to having houses with green lawns. However, the Sunnis feel
their new state has the oil riches they need, and also includes the nuclear
power plant near Bay City.
Palestinians cheer Netanyahu´s proposal to
let
them take over Texas (photo Huffington Post)
During a subsequent joint press conference with
Netanyahu, Congressional leader John Boehner (R. Ohio) expressed his full
support for the proposal. The Prime Minister opened the press conference with
the following words:
“Let me reiterate something that I’ve said before but needs to be said again and
again,” Netanyahu said, standing next to the Ohio Republican. “The people of
Israel know that we have no better friend in the world than the United States
of America. And the American people should know that they have no better friend
in the world than the State of Israel.”
Boehner added, “[A]s you said, the bonds
between the United States and Israel are as strong as ever. We cooperate with you on many different levels. And while we may have political
disagreements from time to time, the bonds between us are strong
and they’re going to continue to be strong.”
Boehner and Netanyahu have formed an alliance,
of sorts, in recent months. It seems their discussions were successful, and the Ohio
Republican invited Netanyahu to Washington to address Congress to make his
proposal.
President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu had
held very heated discussions prior to Netanyahu´s announcement. Obama proposed they stick to previous UN
Resolutions and treaties. Netanyahu, on the other hand, felt he needed to have
a final solution to the problem posed by the Palestinians and the Shiites
living just over the border in South Lebanon and Syria.
As was to be expected, Netanyahu´s proposal caused an
uproar and angered the Obama administration. But President Obama is powerless
to stop the removal of Texas state territory given overwhelming Congressional
will to donate the land. However, he vowed to badmouth Israel as much as
possible to avenge the loss. This led to statements in support of Obama by Rabbi
Beck, Ron Paul, Mel Gibson, and other important figures.
President Obama looks upset as Netanyahu
lays
out his plans (photo Fox News)
Texas State experts appointed by Governor
Abbott, a strong Israel supporter, have estimated that 27 million Texas would
fit in the portion of the state left for them under the new arrangement. The
population density, 450 persons per square kilometer, would be much lower than
the density seen in Gaza, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Governor Abbott stated:
“We know America is a land of promise for those
who work hard and pursue a dream. But the original Promised Land--and our
greatest ally in the Middle East--Israel, is under attack from radical
Islamists…..Join me in sending a message to President Obama and Secretary of
State John Kerry that Texans stand with Israel.”
Netanyahu explained his move by reminding the
media his strong commitment to keep the people of Israel safe and secure. He also acknowledged he had made a
statement on Israeli radio that that he was against a Palestinian state. But yesterday he clarified that, under the
present circumstances, given US congressional agreement to give up most of Texas, the conditions were ripe for a two-state solution.
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